Character Quote by Elizabeth George

I am a fan of the true crime and horror genres! So, I've got a dark side too.

— Ladyhawke

I'm interested in people's darkness - and humor in the darkness.

— Tanya Saracho

I am a fan of dark movies and dark complex characters, and I love to take on a character like that.

— Sylvia Hoeks

I like the opportunity to play characters who have these dark sides but make the audience empathize with them. You want them to think…

— Julian McMahon

Human darkness fascinates me; I find it intriguing. And there are few female characters who are explored in this light.

— Leila Slimani

I'm very, very attracted to morally ambiguous characters, not just pure bad guys or pure good guys.

— Jonah Hill

I'm as interested in exceptional characters as men are.

— Patty Jenkins

I've made four films about the destructive nature of relationships, of secrets and lies, and I think I'm no longer interested in that subject…

— Ira Sachs

It's not that I'm necessarily looking for things that are so dark and emotional. But if I see something where the character goes through…

— Tracy Pollan

I'm interested in characters and relationships.

— Dee Rees

I happen to still like really dark, dramatic, fractured characters. They're the reason I got into movies.

— Nicolas Cage

Beware 'good' main characters who have a limited repertory of culturally acceptable feelings, while your evil bastards have a full range of vivid, passionate…

— Bill Johnson